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France fined for encroaching on haka

France have been fined €2,870 for advancing on the New Zealand haka before Sunday’s World Cup final, the International Rugby Board have confirmed.

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Johnson: ‘Ballgate’ is my responsibility

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Johnson wants a do-or-die approach

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England coaches Alred and Stridgeon banned for switching balls

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Samoan rugby star avoids punishment for 'Holocaust' rant

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Lawes cited

New Zealand to hold all World Cup matches

Rugby World Cup chiefs have stressed that all 48 matches of this year's tournament will take place in New Zealand.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2011

RTÉ scores big win with 2011 World Cup coverage deal

RTÉ chiefs have expressed delight at securing the broadcast rights to next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Wed, 22 Dec, 2010

RTÉ secures Rugby World Cup broadcasting rights

RTÉ Sport has secured free-to-air broadcasting rights for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, it was announced today.

Tue, 21 Dec, 2010

Kidney gives young stars Belfast opportunity

IRELAND head coach Declan Kidney has placed an emphasis on youth for this week’s training camp in Belfast, but insists that many of the older brigade have not been “discarded”.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2009

Ireland join record number of applicants bidding to stage World Cup

IRELAND is among the record number of countries who have confirmed their intention for the right to host the Rugby World Cup either in 2015 or 2019.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2008

IRB receives record number of World Cup bids

A record number of countries are set to make official bids for hosting the 2015 or 2019 Rugby World Cup tournaments.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2008

Date set for 2011 World Cup venues decision

The decision on which venues will host World Cup quarter-final matches in 2011 is expected to be announced in early September.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2008

World Cup to use rankings

THE IRB world rankings will for the first time be used to seed teams at the 2011 rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Sat, 23 Feb, 2008

IRB will use rankings for World Cup draw

The IRB World Rankings will for the first time be used to seed teams at the 2011 rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2008

Samoa included in Women’s Rugby World Cup

Samoa were yesterday announced as the 12th and final participants in the 2006 Women’s Rugby World Cup, which will be staged in Edmonton, Canada, next September.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2005

Three in running for 2011 World Cup

Japan, New Zealand and South Africa have been confirmed as the candidates to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Fri, 13 May, 2005

Kiwi players in row with union over bonuses

THE big story in New Zealand this week is the row between the players and the NZRFU over player bonuses for the World Cup.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2003

New Zealand rugby chiefs quit

THE New Zealand Rugby Football Union's (NZRFU) top two officials quit yesterday and its board offered New Zealanders an abject apology for losing the right to co-host next year's Rugby World Cup.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2002

Rugby: Australia - 'We never wanted to go it alone'

The Australian Rugby Union have hit back at damaging accusations from New Zealand by denying they ever wanted to host the World Cup alone.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2002